CA HISPANIC COMMISS ALCOHOL 1 -2002

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Vm The hearing will be recorded mechanically or by court reporter. Both parties concerned will have the opportunity to present oral and written testimony under oath, to call and question witnesses in support of his/her position, to present oral and/or written arguments, to examine records and documents relevant to the issue(s), and to be represented. The hearing officer shall issue a written decision, which shall be forwarded to the State Review Panel for final determination. The State Review Panel may accept, reject or modify this recommendation. The decision of the State Review Panel is final except for audit disallowances, which must be approved by the Secretary of Labor. C. State Review Panel The State Review Panel will consist of a panel of three representatives from the Employment Development Department: one from the Legal Offices, one from the WlD, and one from the Director's office. The panel will issue a written decision, which will be sent to the appropriate parties within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for State review. Decisions issued by this panel, under the authority of the Governor, are final. D. Issuance of State Review Decision. The State review will be limited to violations of the WIA, implementing WlA regulations or the grant agreement. This review shall be limited to the record established at the LWlA hearing. Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints by Participants Complaints on the basis of race, color, or national origin, age, sex, religion, political affiliation or belief, retaliation, and citizenship, where appropriate, must be filed within 180 days of the alleged occurrence. It is the responsibility of the Santa Ana LWIA's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer to determine jurisdiction and to make the complainant aware of and provide assistance in filing a complaint in accordance with the Santa Aha LWlA's procedure under Section II (A). 15